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molarman
06-11-2010, 08:11 AM
after washing, is it a good idea to clay a vinyl or plastic truck bed cover before applying 303 protection?
Mike Phillips
06-11-2010, 08:54 AM
Probably not... most truck bed liners have a texture to them and you'll get clay particles or smudges on the material...
As a general rule, you can clay anything that's hard and smooth...
Paint, Smooth hard plastics, Chrome, Glass, Stainless Steel, Fiberglas Gel-coats, etc.
:)
Mister B
06-11-2010, 10:28 AM
I think he may be referring to tonneau covers, not bed liners?
What Mike wrote about claying still applies though. I have a vinyl tonneau cover and I have never clayed it, and I never would.
molarman
06-11-2010, 11:16 AM
thanks, yes, i meant a tonneau cover.
nightstalker 6
06-11-2010, 11:20 AM
The same applies if you are talking about soft covers like vinyl, or textured. It should be a solid smooth surface if you are going to use clay. a soft brush and cleaner for vinyl tonneau covers is best.
Tiffanator
06-11-2010, 11:37 AM
I would think if the tonneau cover is smooth paint matched to the truck then yes I would treat it just like a hood or trunk lid. However, if its one of the textured, hard plastic or soft vinyl ones I would use a material specific cleaner and protectant.
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